What Cathe workouts to add to my running?

[dmd]

Hello Cathe,
I own just about all of your workouts. However, I am not a fan of step workouts and running and kickbox/plyo/bootcamp are my favorite forms of cardio. I must lose 25 lbs and need your advice. I run 3 times week for an hour. What weight workout/workouts would you suggest for FATLOSS and basic overall toning? Please help, I really need Cathe's word on this! Thanks~Deb Dailey

[RapidBreath]

Good question, I hope she sees this and gets a chance to answer it.

[dmd]

double bump...

[DebbieH]

Originally Posted by dmd

Hello Cathe,
I own just about all of your workouts. However, I am not a fan of step workouts and running and kickbox/plyo/bootcamp are my favorite forms of cardio. I must lose 25 lbs and need your advice. I run 3 times week for an hour. What weight workout/workouts would you suggest for FATLOSS and basic overall toning? Please help, I really need Cathe's word on this! Thanks~Deb Dailey

Well Deb, I'm certainly NOT Cathe but my vote absolutely would be STS! I know I sound like a broken record BUT I never got better results from any program I did then combining running with STS! Take it or leave it! Miss you!

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[jdimascio]

Not Cathe, but I am a runner and have been running since I was about 10 (on and off...mostly on). Anyway, I do more Cathe workouts during the week than I run, and for a lot of reasons. First, because of common overuse problems that can occur with running. I want to be able to keep running, and I think variety is key. If you only run, you are only working the same muscles everyday...pounding the pavement can really be hard on your knees and joints. I used to run everyday, body eventually stopped changing and even my pace never really improved (and I like to compete/race). Anyway, my point is, once I starting adding kickboxing, step (I know you don't like that), plyo, and other cardio, my running improved and my body started to change.

I feel like I am getting off track here, but what you might want to do is stick with adding(not sure of you current strength routine) total body workouts, and maybe do ones that have a higher calorie burn. Like Cathe's Boot Camp, High Step Training/Challenge, High Reps, etc ....and actually I really think her new series will help a ton. Most have a cardio effect but use weights as well. You could also swap out a run for Butts and Guts or Lower Body Blast...to really tone up your legs.

Cathe will have better advise, but this is just what I have learned based on my own experiences and individuals that I have trained.

It's sometimes hard to get past the fact that there is a high calorie burn with running, but more means a more calorie burn (50X more than fat).

Good luck!!! I hope this helps a little..